Linlithgow

/ lɪnˈlɪθɡəʊ /

noun

a town in SE Scotland, in West Lothian: ruined palace, residence of Scottish kings and birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Pop: 13 370 (2001)
See West Lothian
the former name of West Lothian

They arrived at Linlithgow, where they halted, and the next day marched to Edinburgh.

The dominie of the school at Linlithgow, Ninian Winzet by name, had lost his place for being an idolater.

Without delay, they raised their forces and came to Linlithgow, where the young Queen was kept.

Mary came into the world on the 7th of December 1542, in the Palace of Linlithgow.

Somerled had talked to Barrie about Linlithgow, doubtless in the hope of making her think of him when there.

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